Books set in a mix of worlds both fictional and real
There are many novels which mix fact and fantasy to spellbinding effect. Books which imagine the life of a writer behind the scenes, the life of a spouse history has…
A collection of book reviews, literary travel journeys and best books set in posts
Literary journeys – Look here for books set in a whole range of locations and settings grouped together
BookTrail of the Month – the best book(trail) an author has taken us on
Literary Packages – what are the best books with a strong sense of setting or location for each month?
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There are many novels which mix fact and fantasy to spellbinding effect. Books which imagine the life of a writer behind the scenes, the life of a spouse history has…
A Musical Journey in the American South with blue grass music A chance trip to the American South introduced Emma John to bluegrass music. Classically trained,and a London girl at…
Map of Another Town, MFK Fisher travels there in style Map of Another Town by MFK Fisher. A vintage classic - it was first published in 1964 - and now…
The author of Kintu and Manchester Happened Manchester Happened by Jennifer Nansubuga Makumbi - Weaving between Manchester and Kampala, this collection of short stories looks at what it means to truly belong. …
Judith Kerr, childrens author, dies aged 95 It's with a heavy heart I write this, as the legend Judith Kerr has sadly passed away. My favourite book of hers was…
2025: A party at sunset. A body at sunrise. What happened that night in the woods?
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